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| We decided to see what was about on Oulton Marshes, a reserve we had not visited before ... |
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| I noticed the bramble, which has helped me to identify the gall as ... |
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| ... Bramble stem gall (Diastrophus rubi) ... |
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| ... you can read about it on this site by clicking and scrolling down a bit |
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| The sound of birdsong in the reeds and willows was wonderful. |
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| Sadly there was no tea garden in sight! |
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| There were a couple of Shovelers (this is the male) ... |
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| The slug seemed to be enjoying a dandelion ... |
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| ... while we watched the train ... |
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| Teasels ... |
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| Shovelers ... |
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| Mute Swan |
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| The great outdoors! |
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| We could just see the ziggurat tower of St Mary's at Burgh St Peter. |
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| Last year's Teasel |
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| Traffic jam on the Broads? |
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| New growth ... |
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| ... and old reeds |
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| I love the pattern |
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| Not quite ... |
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| ... Swan Lake ... |
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| ... more a case of 'up tails all'. |
Oh I so enjoyed reading this post and the captions you've used on your lovely photo's.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant and makes for a fun read to!
My favourite image is 'Last year's Teasel' don't ask me why, because I like all your others too, but there is just something about this photo that appeals.
Hope you have had a lovely weekend, I think the weather has been a little cooler.
All the best Jan
Those beaks that shovellers have!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely place, would be a place to go back to in the summer months, Swan having a good root around in the pond.
ReplyDeleteAmanda xx
Lovely photos, Caroline, specially the shovelers, such impressive looking ducks.
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